Description
National law firm is hiring a General Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of defense litigation experience to join the team of one of its well-rounded and esteemed partners. This position is temporarily remote, but will eventually work out of the firm’s Midtown office.
The firm specializes in a wide range of practice areas, including Labor Law, premises liability, discrimination, and tort matters. The ideal candidate will have:
• Defense litigation experience, including independent handling of depositions
• Excellent writing, research, interpersonal, analytical, and oral communication skills
• NY admission required, federal court and NJ admission a plus
• A keen attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and good judgment
• A creative, solutions-oriented approach to issues
The General Litigation Associate will:
• Manage case files
• Conduct legal research and depositions
• Prepare legal documents, briefs, and motions
• Report to the head partner
• Collaborate with other team members on legal projects
• Communicate with clients
Compensation:
• Temp to perm or direct hire (depending on candidate’s current employment status)
• Hourly rate/salary TBD, commensurate with experience
• Benefits upon permanent hire